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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-08
FOR HEAT AND LIGHT.
A Rochesterian Invents a Continuance
for Use on Railroad Trains.

"A 1oOCl4OObCI lcsl1 14lNOA "a OOA4 Va AN 14NO
for Use on Railroad Trains.
From, the Rochester ~ " Post Express.
George Smith of this city has invented a
compressed air pump which when attached
to baggage carts operated by the revolu-
ton of the car wheels themselves. This
continuance is designed to light and heat
the train. Compressed air containing nap
tina or petroleum is passed through tank
which is also attached to the baggage car.
The naptha is forced by the air through
pipes into all the cars, which are connected
by rubber hose. The naptha on entering
each car passes through a heavy glass tube
before it is distributed to the registers and
lamp. The registers are situated, one at
each end of the car, and heat is obtained by
igniting with match the naptha as it is
forced through the pipes. The amount of
heat is regulated by stop cocks, as on gas
jet. Light is obtained as in the case of gas,
naptha, of course, being the material con-
sumed. The safety arrangement is on the
gla tube through which the naptha and
air pass on entering each car. Around each
glass tube is a spiral spring connected with
a rope which runs from the engine through
the train. This spring holds in place an
upright lever, which when made to assume
horizontal position, shuts off the supply
of combustible material and causes the in
slant extinguishment of all lights in the
lighting or heating part of the apparatus.
When the engineer sees danger ahead he
pulls the rope, which resembles bell-rope,
except that it runs along the side of the
cars. On pulling the rope the spiral spring
is raised and the lever falls, every light go
ing out Immediately. TO provide for
emergencies in which the engineer cannot
see the danger, such as a car jumping
the track or a collision from the rear, there
are two heavy balls. connected with the
glass tube and supported by springs, which
on violent shock or severe motion. dash
against the glass, breaking it, and thus
losening the spiral spring, which in turn
allows the lever to fall, bringing about tho
same result. More heat than can possibly
be used may be generated by means of this
appliance, and as for lights as many can be
used as desired. A train of six cars can be
run from New York to Buffalo, heated and
lighted, for trife. The invention has teen
practically tested on an elegant model,
which is now being exhibited to prominent
railroad men in New York city. Several
Total capitalists have taken hold of the in
vention and will push its sale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-08
PROPOSALS WANTED.
CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CITY SURVEYOR,
SAVANNAH, GA, Nov. Goth, 1887,
PROPOSALS.

VIII be received at the office of the Clerk Of
Council until II NJ. December 14th, for paving
the following streets:
An average width of 80 feet of the roadway Of
Broughton street, and curbing, from Abercorn
street to East Broad street, Length 1904 feet,
number of square yards Z, 100.
Thirty feet of the roadway of Liberty street,
from West Broad street TO Wheaton street,
and curbing. Length 4,726 feet, number Of
square yards 10 15316.
Forty feet of the roadway of Wadley street.
from Bay street to River street, and curbing.
Length 1 1856 feet, number of square yards 5,26l.
Thirty feet of the roadway of New Houston
street, from Whitaker street to Drayton street,
and curhing. Length $50 feet, number of
square yards ; ,2662R.
Forty feet of the roadway of Bay street, from
the Savannah and Ogeechee canal TO Wadley
street, and curbing. Length 451 feet, number Of
square yards 2,031 10
Thirty feet of the roadway of Jones street,
from East Broad to West Broad street, and curb
ing. Length 1920 feet, number of square yards
1900
Thirty feet of the roadway Of Harris street,
from East road TO West Broad street. Length
4,020 feet, number of square yards l3 400.
Bids will be received for asphalt blocks or
sheet asphalt for granite or graywacke blocks or
for wood blocks.
No artificial foundation is required for stone
or asphalt blocks. For sheet sphalt the usual
concrete of broken stone and cement, from
three to four inches in thickness The CURLING
of blue stone or granite, dressed down ten
inches on the face side ana four inches on the
inner side; four inches in thickness and equal
quantities of fourteen and sixteen inches in
width, and in lengths not less than five feet.
Bidders must send specimens of stone asphalt
or wood blocks with their bids.
The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
For specifications apply at the office of the
undersigned. -tt JOHN b. HOWARD,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-08
TO CONTRACTORS.

CEALED BIDS are solicited for building 491
- running feet of brick wall, 12 feet high
around the new jail lot; also for 49l running
feet of galvanized iron covering to this WALL
also so running feet of iron railing Plans and
specifications can be seen at the County
the hours of $3.50 and $50 p NJ Bids must be
handed to JOHN r. DILLON, Clerk Commits
sioners Chatham County, by IL NJ. December
10th, 1887. Right reserved to reject any or all
bids. EDWARD J. THOMAS
County Engineer.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20

OTTAWA, Ont, April 1O.--The house OF
commons got to business at S:la DR.. VIII
son, who represents St Thomas and the rest
OF East Elgin, presented about twenty petit
tions on various subjects. Two Of them were
respectively . demand for manhood suf-
frage, and request that Chinese emigration
be prohibited. In answer to Mr. Charlton
Sir Charles Upper said that on the first OF
March the gross public debt Of the dominion
was $27O, SAC, 146, and the net debt, that Is,
the gross debts deducting the Dominion az
sets. was $225, S65, SSl. In answer to Sir
Richard Cartwright, Sir Hector Langevin
stated that public works at present under
construction would require $40, 900 to com
plete them At the request Of Sir John Mac
donald, the Home Rule resolution OF Mr..
Curran, which should come up this after
noon, were made the fisst order Of the day
for Thursday. The house adjourned at $40
10. m.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
The POPE and the knights.

NEW YoRK, April IA dispatch to the
Catholic News says: 1.-THE pope has decided
the question OF the Knights Of Labor in
favor OF that organization. This decision
will stand 20 long as the present method is
pursued III furthering their aims prevails.
The document Of Cardinal Gibbons is en-
dorsed. The pope further decides that in
Canada. where mandament has been ID
sued against the knights, the members Of
the order will receive dissolution on promise
Of obedience to future decisions OF the Holy
See. If the knights identify themselves with
theories now being disseminated by certain
agitators, this decision in their favor win be
vavoled -
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
Lord Iansdowne,s Unpopularity.

OTTAWA, Ont, April 1.-THE attend NICE
at Lord Lansdowne's ball Saturday evening
was comparatively small, and the fact IS
much commented upon. 1t is always Gus
tomaly on the Saturday following the OPEN
ing OF parliament for the governor general
to hold reception in tne senate chamber, at
which from six to seven hundred people pay
their respects to him. The attendance this
year did not reach one-half that number. 1t
certainly does not speak favorably for Lord
Iansdowne's popularity. 1t Is expected that
the Home Rule resolutions will come up be-
fore parliament this week, when hot dis
c,is,ion is looked for. The feeling here is
very bitter against the British government
and their coercive measures, and as AN Irish
landlord Lansdowne comes In for large
share of censure.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
THE COMMISSIONS WORK.
TRANSPORTATION OF INDIAN SUP
4 PLIES AND THELAW.

Such Goods FOR the United states'' and
Not Effected ny the Law-Expross Com
panies 0beying tho Interstate Commits
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Celebrations.
WASHINGTON, April 19-The interstate
commission has decided that the transporta-
ton of Indian supplies purchased by the
government at reduced rates, is allowable
under Section % Of the interstate commerce
act. The commission have informed the sec
rotary of the interior that such transporta-
ton of Indian supplies is in the words of the
law, .For the United States. and it is inn
material that it is done by contractor when
the government receives the benefit Of the
free or reduced rates, and it must be pre-
sumed to do when the bids for supplies
IRE made in reliance upon the expectation
that such rates will be granted.
The Canadian Express company has noti-
fed the commission that in response to its
announcement that express companies are
considered common carriers the express
company is carrying out the provisions OF
the law 1t has sent to the commission
copy Of its tariff from offices in the United
States.
Bishop Knickerbocker, OF Indianapolis. has
written to the commission inquiring rs to
the right of o railroad to transport mission
aries ut reduced rates. The commission re-
piled that it had no jurisdiction but con-
cludes: There is no doubt of the right Of
the railroads to grant special privilege to re-
ligious teachers, and in deciding in good
faith what they will do they can scarcely be
said to incur risk Of penalties Penalties are
for wilful violations OF law, not of errors Of
Judgment
The commission has ruled that In the in
stitution Of suits by district attorneys under
theact, the district attorney must act upon
his own judgment
In the matter Of the application of the
Iowa barbed steel wire company which ask
that former .'equalizedn rate from the rail-
roads be ordered to continue, the comnnls-
sion reply that under the law the case is not
one Of the exceptional cases in which it is
empowered TO act.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
Ton Round Prize right.

New York, April 10. Mike Boden, the
s.Kanucl," and Jim Glynn, Of Philadelphia,
fought ten terrific rounds at Arlington hail.
Long Island City, under E. F. Mallahans
management last night. About five hundred
prominent politicians and sportingmen Of
New York and Brooklyn witnessed the fight,
which was hard fought and scientific
throughout. No blood was drawn, however,
and both men quit in good condition. Glynn
got the decision on account Of Bodens
fouls.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
The Burning Mine.

PlTTsBuRG, April l9.--At the office Of the
H. c. Frick Coke company, it was stated
yesterday evening that the mine at the pa
wilson works had been sealed mp to smother
the flames. The three men still remain IN
the mine, and all hope Of their rescue had
been given entirely up. As soon as possible
fan win be rugged up to start current Of
air, and thorough search will be made for
the missing miners. At present the officials
Of the company can make nothing like . cor
rect estimate Of the fin1ncia' '.fS'
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
serious Isailroad Collislon.

ST.. Paul, Mimi, April ~. "A serious
head end collision between wild freight and
work train ON the Chicago, Burlington q
Northwestern road occurred yesterday MORN
ing at 7:3O o'clock two miles north Of
Diamond Bluff, which will doubtless result
In the death OF one man. Several others are
seriously injured. Reports state that the
cause Of the collision was misunderstand-
ing in orders. Tho injured as FAR Is can b
learned are Mart Fogerty, firemen, seriously
injured about the face and forehead, not ex-
pected to live Edward Humphreys, brake
man, right leg fractured. J. Fair, In charge
of the work train, both legs and an arm
broken, besides internal injuries. 7. Dona-
hue, engineer Of the work train, ankle
broken. All but Fair were injured by
jumping. He was in the work car, which
was te4escoped by the tender.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
wilson barrett Closes His season.

NEW YORK, April t9.-Wilson Barrett,
the great English actor, closed his short ses-
sion in New York at the Star theater last
night The enthusiasm which has attended
his appearance nightly reached . climax az
ter the curtain fell on the last scene of the
Lady Of Lyons" The audience rose en-
masse and cheered and waved their their
handlerchiefs and called for speech Mr..
Barrett said, among other things that he
had been fairly and kindly treated by Amer
lean journalists in general, and that the hos
pitality he had everywhere received, and the
enthusiasm Of his audiences, were proof to
him that the people were right, and the few
carping critics who had. maliciously repre-
sented him were wrong.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
A Heavy afortgage.

PHrIADELPHIA, April 19.-C Counsellor John
II. Fort, Of Camden, on behalf Of some Of
the stockholders, has just filed bill in tho
court Of chancery Of New Jersey, against
the Pennsylvania, Slatington & New Eng
land railway, for the purpose Of setting
aside consolidated mortgages OF I'll, 70O,OOO
under which the road h to be sold on Wednes-
day next. It Ii alleged in the bill that the
consolidation Of this road with the Delaware
Il Slatington railroad Of Pennsylvania, was
accomplished by an illegal issue Of Stock, and
therefore the mortgage was unlawfully
given Application has also been made to
the attorney generals OF Pennsylvania and
New Jersey, for writs Of quo warranto to
annul the charters of both Of these corpora
Eons
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
JUVENILE POKER PLAYERS.
A Snbterranean Don Raided by the olice
in Indianapolis, Indiana.

n SWDtOrf0nO8u Ion 1SeAluCu Uy Cu0 OAACO
in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 49, Within the
past two weeks two boys employed by bus
iness man, have failed to account for money
intrusted 10 them and inquiry elected no adj
equate reason for dishonesty. He set an in
vestigation on foot, and soon discovered that
the boys had frequented a poker dive, which
was so well hidden that it had entirely es-
capped the vigilance Of the police. The den Il
in a cellar under the Vinton block on Market
street, and the entrance to it Is through Q
saloon.
Just back Of the bar is what appears to be
large ice chest, but which In reality is the
entrance to circular stairway leading to Q
cellar, which is lighted by gas and has no
ventilation whatever. When the police Wis
tied the dive this morning there were forty
boys in the cellar playing poker, none OF
them being over eighteen years of age The
dive has evidently been in operation some
time, and it was here that the boys referred
to had lost their employers money.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
Elm ancipation Celebrate

WASHINGTON, April 10. The twenty-fifth
anniversary of the emancipation Of the slaves
in the District of Columbus was celebrated
here yesterday by parade Of the colored
military and civic societies. Rain interfered-
somewhat with the comfort of the partici-
pants, but 5000 men were in line and many
times that number of colored and white
people thronged the sidewalks The process
sion in passing the executive mansion was
reviewed by the president.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
The sibley-KnowIes Case.

WORCESTER, Mass, April 10. The Sibley-
Knowles case was opened before Master in
Chancery Hon. George X. Richardson. OF
Lowell, in this city, Representative Rice
and his associate representing the Sibley
heirs, and Senator Hoar and the Me ,srs Hill
the executors of the estate of Lucius J.
Knowles. This suit involves several hum
dred thousand dollars alleged to have been
fraudulently kept from the Sibleys by
Knowles, the two being the inventors OF the
noted Knowles steam pump, as we'll as the
manufacturers of it. Slpley was forced out
of the firm through business reyerses, he
having erected q $2.OOO,OOO cotton mill at
Warren ami was forced to fail in consequence
Of the Boston fire Of 1872 He transferred
his interest in the pump works to his wife
before the failure ami Later Mrs. Sibley was
induced through false statement to sign a
release to Knowles that he might sell the
estate The books which were kept from the
Sibleys show a sad state of affairs, bel g
mutilated and changed. Shortages aii"uit-
ing to many thousand dollars have been
found
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
Chicago Bootilers.

CHICAGO, April i9.--Judge Tuley has
overruled the motion to quash the indict-s
rnents in the cases Of Hospital Warden Nc,
Garigle and others, charged with conspiriig
to defraud the county. Tomorrow the
change-of- venue plea will be decided. a
nolle prosque was entered in the indictments
against Charles Brainerd, contractor. and
Architect Hansen, the states attorney being
convinced no prosecution should be carried
ON in fhois. s.cs-~s
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
For the BENEFIT or tho Actors Fund.

WASHINGTON, April IA distinguished
audiences packed the new National theater
last night to witness the performance OF
sJim, the Penman," given in aid Of the
actors fund by the Madison Square COM
pany Of New York, which came on here
specially for that purpose President Cleve-
land, Col and Mrs. Lamont and Marshal
Wilson and his wife occupied ONE Of the
lower boxes. The theater was crowded, and
the actors fund as consequences Is enriched
by several thousand dollars
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
iced HIs Gun for ! whip.

El:IE. IA, April 10 Assistant Paymas-
ter .I,serh EIick, United States steamer
Michigan, was MORALLY wounded yesterday
while out cunning. He used the butt Of his
gun to start up balky horse. In the opera,
tion. the horse kicked, discharging the
weapon and shooting Tricks right arm off.
IA i;as i.;..sr u, 81 uincant's h0snital
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
An Appointment.

WASHINGTON, April l9-Herbert N. Cur
it's, Of New York, has been appointed a
member ofsthe board Of pension. appeals in
Robert b. Lamar, of Illinois, was appointed
q clerk in the office of the assistant attorney
general for the department of the interior,
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
sohwartz-watt Trial.

MoRRIs, H., April 19.-Argument for tho
defense in the Schwartz-Watt trial has
closed. The state will close about noon to-
morrow, when the Judge win charge the
Jury.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-04-20
Rubear in New York.

NEW York, April 19.-George Bubear,
che champions oarsman Of England, arrived
here to-day from Europe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-05
PERSONAL

Mr.. PHILIP Hale. the artist-son OF the Rev DE- f.
r. Hale Of Boston. Will sail for Paris next week I"
stuly French art and language
Tho late Charles F. Gro or. di'son superintendent
OF the Boston and Albany Railroad. began service
on that roal as water boy on train
1t /, generally expected in canada that Sir John
Macdonald Will BE- made Earl this year
MI Ias ouchere announces that be Is Wiling ID
suiscr be TO a memorial OF the Queens Jubilee. ana
reop'e are asking IL he will not day figure as
Minis OF tie Crown.
Anna indies revival OF "Ia Belle Helene" In Paris
reminds "1he Word" Of LOnlon that the onghal
"Bsuo Helene" and unTivauod queen OF Vhch
bachlan opera houfe the beautiful Mile. hor~h~'
Schneider Is living ut palsy with her son. who oear
tho tie Of FIR nee 90 Tateyrand. thanks to CURIOUS
b,rea n maIr ty his mother years ago. once upon
time Schneier tell In ovo with ielnw actor anu
thero Wiz born IL them a boy soon ai'ei ms.
Young Tilicy rand. ago sixteen, came 70 co"rs 'ho
l.autful uortcnsr enc dav the youne-tcr got INTO
DIN, ute, anil asked schneider u lend him 10000
..Very c,nr rcthel Schneider, "-etvire for service
comm my chd with tho due legal formallues ana
I wiz end YOU the money" The documene were
forthwith drawn up. ami tho boy wis ncoghI1'a W
the voung Ia cyrul j. his son. Naturally the ianr
y hcari Of the AFFAIR. and legal proc euhgS "ere III
q tued To null y III act: but tho tribunal ooul 90
nothing: the motnc" saFl the young man W's i.'nci
% the boy; the young man San ne "n@ onp ,.,
AMI so tho actors child became Prince de Isiryr"n''
an pr nee 10 Icy rand he rcma nan unior'uhae
cplcptc halt iot, the only erase In the rose ear
tel on which ll0rttDec Schneher rleh amdpio "i !
stU charming, passes the evening OF her IIIe'
Bo. ton ialy who sent louque Of beau'liui roses
10 DR. Holmcs Christmas receive Ell iFOni MN '
charac,er.te noe: MANY thanks. dear Mrs. =
for tho b,autfu ro-es; and If tho gariena were as
full OF flowers rs your heart IL Of kind FEELINGS tncS
Would leave no room for Sidewalks
he apo ntment of the venerable Lord Napier Oh
Macdala u be Governor OF tho Tower OF LONDON Is
in accord with almos immemoHai custom OF putting
a very old O Nccr I'm comman of that Oldest Ehslsn
or rrss The vacant Fell Marshaship left Oy Or
KcharI Dacrcs VIII pro a y be given TO Loru Luc4n
who Is eighty en- years old